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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Four Modern Upholstered and Chrome Stools
Four Modern Upholstered and Chrome Stools

Four Modern Upholstered and Chrome Stools

Located in New York, NY

Four modern upholstered and polished chrome stools.

Category

1990s Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Glazy Counter Stool by Royal Stranger
Glazy Counter Stool by Royal Stranger

Glazy Counter Stool by Royal Stranger

By Royal Stranger

Located in Geneve, CH

Glazy counter stool by Royal Stranger Dimensions: Width 55cm, height 90cm, depth 60cm, seat height 84cm Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel. Color: Lago...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculpted Elm Stool/Ottoman, New Upholstery Italy, c. 1950
Sculpted Elm Stool/Ottoman, New Upholstery Italy, c. 1950

Sculpted Elm Stool/Ottoman, New Upholstery Italy, c. 1950

Located in New York City, NY

Clean lined ottoman/stool with new upholstery and carved elm legs.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Elm, Upholstery

ST725 - Stool

ST725 - Stool

$2,355 / item

ST725 - Stool

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Ponsacco, IT

The stool features a sleek design with saddle leather-bound edges and legs, adding a sophisticated touch to its overall aesthetic. The seat is either upholstered in fine leather or a...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Low Sass Stools from Souda, Black, Dining Chair, Seating, Made to Order
Pair of Low Sass Stools from Souda, Black, Dining Chair, Seating, Made to Order

Pair of Low Sass Stools from Souda, Black, Dining Chair, Seating, Made to Order

By MPGMB, Souda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 2x Low Sass Stools from Souda in Black. They also works as Side Tables. The totem-like shapes of each piece in the Sass Series are inspired by Ettore Sottsass. ...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Ash

Modern Tufted Leather X Frame Stool
Modern Tufted Leather X Frame Stool

Modern Tufted Leather X Frame Stool

Located in Westwood, NJ

A modern tufted leather X frame stool, classic meets contemporary with this versatile piece. The top boxed cushion is crafted in rich brown leather accented with button tufting, it s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Berman Rosetti “Bon Bon” Red Leather Swivel Counter Stools, USA
Pair of Berman Rosetti “Bon Bon” Red Leather Swivel Counter Stools, USA

Pair of Berman Rosetti “Bon Bon” Red Leather Swivel Counter Stools, USA

By Berman Rosetti

Located in Morristown, NJ

Berman Rosetti “Bon Bon” Swivel Counter Stools in Red Leather, Pair, Late 20th / Early 21st Century A bold and stylish pair of “Bon Bon” counter stools by Berman Rosetti, crafted in...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Michael Habachy Custom Barstool - Counter Height
Michael Habachy Custom Barstool - Counter Height

Michael Habachy Custom Barstool - Counter Height

By Michael Habachy, Milo Baughman

Located in Atlanta, GA

About the Designer: Michael Habachy has decades of experience creating luxurious interiors and custom furnishings, making him a master of his craft. His extreme passion for design, s...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Maskara Stool In Natural Cherry And Oak Wood With Supple Brown Leather Cushion
Maskara Stool In Natural Cherry And Oak Wood With Supple Brown Leather Cushion

Maskara Stool In Natural Cherry And Oak Wood With Supple Brown Leather Cushion

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The Maskara Stool is customizable and made to order. The standard form shown here displays a wonderful combination of natural black cherry seat surround with a supple American leath...

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Moss Bar Stool U in Beige plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
Moss Bar Stool U in Beige plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio

Moss Bar Stool U in Beige plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio

By Murmurio

Located in Lordelo, PT

Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Big Dew Drop Side Table in Deep Olive, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
Big Dew Drop Side Table in Deep Olive, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran

Big Dew Drop Side Table in Deep Olive, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

Plump Round Coffee Table by Ian Cochran Designed to be a table or a stool, the dew drop comes in a variety of colors and heights. The artwork is exciting, using technique further pl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

Pair of Modern Upholstered Stools
Pair of Modern Upholstered Stools

Pair of Modern Upholstered Stools

$4,520Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Modern Upholstered Stools

Located in North York, ON

Pair of Modern upholstered stools. Featuring fully upholstered design in a textured charcoal colored fabric. Clean sleek lines with thick top ...

Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Four Elements Piedestal by Kajsa Melchior
Four Elements Piedestal by Kajsa Melchior

Four Elements Piedestal by Kajsa Melchior

Located in Geneve, CH

Four elements pedestal by Kajsa Melchior Fictive Erosion collection Dimensions: H approximate 45 cm Ø approximaye 35 cm Materials: Sculpted in sand b...

Category

2010s Swedish Modern Stools

Materials

Sandstone

Set Of 2 Peaches Stools by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Set Of 2 Peaches Stools by Patricia Bustos de la Torre

Set Of 2 Peaches Stools by Patricia Bustos de la Torre

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Peaches Stools by Patricia Bustos de la Torre Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 84 cm. Materials: Rattan, pink Portuguese marble, velvet and iron. Ta...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Marble, Iron

Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique

Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique

By Houtique

Located in Geneve, CH

Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique Materials: Wood, Velvet Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by wooden sle...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary sculptural chenille wood Silhouette bar stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary sculptural chenille wood Silhouette bar stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary sculptural chenille wood Silhouette bar stool by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye catching bar stool. The joint dimension of people and objects strongly influenced th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Metal

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available
2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Bertoia Bar Stools, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 2010s. The stools are comprised of welded and chro...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Walnut Tripod Stool with Turned Bobbin Legs by Val Khvan
Walnut Tripod Stool with Turned Bobbin Legs by Val Khvan

Walnut Tripod Stool with Turned Bobbin Legs by Val Khvan

By Valeriy Khvan

Located in Millburn, NJ

Walnut Tripod Stool with Turned Bobbin Legs and Carved Seat designed and built by Val Khvan. This handcrafted walnut tripod stool brings together bold detailing and subtle refinemen...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Jamaica Stools by Pepe Cortés for Amat, 1990s
Spanish Jamaica Stools by Pepe Cortés for Amat, 1990s

Spanish Jamaica Stools by Pepe Cortés for Amat, 1990s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : Base 45x45cm H:71cm SH:65cm Materials : Chrome - aluminium Price per piece : 395€/1 These Jamaica swivel bar stools, designed by Pepe Co...

Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Marble Tuskan Stool by Oeuffice
Marble Tuskan Stool by Oeuffice

Marble Tuskan Stool by Oeuffice

Located in Geneve, CH

Marble Tuskan stool by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2014 Dimensions: 34 x 21 x 42 cm Materials: Nero Assoluto stone, Travertino stone, Giallo Reale marb...

Category

2010s English Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Madison Hairpin Counter Stool Maple Gray
Madison Hairpin Counter Stool Maple Gray

Madison Hairpin Counter Stool Maple Gray

Located in Cincinnati, US

A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool is a geometrical masterpiece testing the boundary of what we think is possible with...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Frank Evennou stool
Frank Evennou stool

Frank Evennou stool

By Franck Evennou

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Tabouret haut en bronze pzr Franck Evennou, signé et numéroté sur 25.

Category

1990s French Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Italian modern rounded square wooden stools, 1970s
Italian modern rounded square wooden stools, 1970s

Italian modern rounded square wooden stools, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern rounded square wooden stools, 1970s Pair of rustic wooden stools with rounded square seat and four circular section legs that widen outwards. 1970s Vintage condition, ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Stool Doppia in Bouclet Toupe fabric and Nude leather handcrafted by Murmurio
Stool Doppia in Bouclet Toupe fabric and Nude leather handcrafted by Murmurio

Stool Doppia in Bouclet Toupe fabric and Nude leather handcrafted by Murmurio

By Murmurio

Located in Lordelo, PT

Introducing the Doppia stool, a unique and sophisticated seating option that combines the comfort of a stool with the stylish functionality of a pouf. This versatile piece is designe...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Foam

Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Stools Paul McCobb Circa 1950's
Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Stools Paul McCobb Circa 1950's

Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Stools Paul McCobb Circa 1950's

By Paul McCobb

Located in Toledo, OH

Three Mid-Century Modern wrought iron stools by Paul McCobb circa 1950's. Black leg cap is missing. Very good condition. Dimensions: 20.5" x 20.5" x 16". Seat height 16".

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Four Jasper Morrison Hi Pad Stools In Red Leather by Cappellini
Four Jasper Morrison Hi Pad Stools In Red Leather by Cappellini

Four Jasper Morrison Hi Pad Stools In Red Leather by Cappellini

By Jasper Morrison

Located in Doraville, GA

Four Hi Pad stools designed by Jasper Morrison in 2003 for Cappellini. The seats are covered in red leather with a gun metal grey painted stainless steel base ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair, "Tre" Bar Stools by Davis Furniture
Pair, "Tre" Bar Stools by Davis Furniture

Pair, "Tre" Bar Stools by Davis Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Listing is for 2 stools. Pair of bentwood stools by David Furniture. Features molded plywood, connecting three separate and identical pieces to make a geometrical pleasing design. P...

Category

20th Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Chu Shi Bar Stool by objective OBJECT Studio
Chu Shi Bar Stool by objective OBJECT Studio

Chu Shi Bar Stool by objective OBJECT Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Chu Shi Bar Stool by objective OBJECT Studio Dimensions: D 30.5 x W 30.5 x H 77.5 cm Materials: Brass, aluminum. objective OBJECT an embodiment of o...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Three Bullet Shaped Burnt Oak Senufo Stool in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Three Bullet Shaped Burnt Oak Senufo Stool in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq

Three Bullet Shaped Burnt Oak Senufo Stool in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq

By Arno Declercq

Located in Geneve, CH

Senufo stool in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq. Stool or side table. Domensions: H 50 cm x D 30 cm / H 17.9” H x D 11.8”. Materials: burned and waxed Iroko wood, burned steel. Signe...

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Oak Oldtown Stool, Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Oak Oldtown Stool, Side Table by Hollis & Morris

Oak Oldtown Stool, Side Table by Hollis & Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Oak Oldtown stool - Side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 14" x height 18" Materials: Solid wood. Hardwax oil. Also available in natural oak, black oak, and walnut. ...

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Grid Weave Black Danish Cord Bar Stool
Grid Weave Black Danish Cord Bar Stool

Grid Weave Black Danish Cord Bar Stool

By Milwood Design

Located in Venice, CA

The danish cord seat and shelf are hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience. We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. For an additional charge the frames can be p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

TR25 Conical Fiberglass Lacquered Side Table from Costantini
TR25 Conical Fiberglass Lacquered Side Table from Costantini

TR25 Conical Fiberglass Lacquered Side Table from Costantini

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The TR series from Costantini can function as an accent table or a stool. Its unadorned geometric shape begs perfection from its high-gloss finish and complements any style interior ...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass

Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab

Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab 2011 Dimensions: 131 x 83 x H 30 Materials: Fibreglass Available in black and white. Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass

2013 Nendo Low Ribbon Stool in Red Lacquered Metal for Cappellini
2013 Nendo Low Ribbon Stool in Red Lacquered Metal for Cappellini

2013 Nendo Low Ribbon Stool in Red Lacquered Metal for Cappellini

By Nendo, Cappellini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Nendo Low Ribbon Stool, designed by Nendo for Cappellini. Nendo is the name of a collective of professionals, under the guidance of architect Oki Sato. Each stool is constr...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Imaginary Object Stool by Joana Teixeira, Modern Polished Steel Design
Imaginary Object Stool by Joana Teixeira, Modern Polished Steel Design

Imaginary Object Stool by Joana Teixeira, Modern Polished Steel Design

By Ruy Teixeira

Located in Toronto, CA

Designed By Joana Teixeira A piece of design that transcends mere functionality. Crafted from polished stainless steel, this stool is more than just a place to sit-it’s a captivatin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Marble Tuskan Chroma Stool by Oeuffice
Marble Tuskan Chroma Stool by Oeuffice

Marble Tuskan Chroma Stool by Oeuffice

By Oeuffice

Located in Geneve, CH

Marble Tuskan chroma stool by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2014 Dimensions: 34 x 21 x 42 cm Materials: Rosa Perlino marble, Rosso Alicante marble, Porfido Red marble Kapital is a series of limited edition tables and stools based on essential forms, reminiscent of primordial stone capitals and simple geometric assemblages commonly found in classical architecture. The distinct and characteristic profiles, proportions and details found in classical orders inspired these works as a simplified reinterpretation with a contemporary twist. Oeuffice was founded in 2011 as a collaboration between Nicolas Bellavance...

Category

2010s English Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Modern Bhutan Bar Stool in Greige Fabric, High-Back Design, Portugal
Modern Bhutan Bar Stool in Greige Fabric, High-Back Design, Portugal

Modern Bhutan Bar Stool in Greige Fabric, High-Back Design, Portugal

Located in New York, NY

Merging the tranquility of Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest Temple with modern design, this bar stool features sleek greige fabric upholstery and refined lines. Its high-back design offers both...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Ali Stool by Collector
Ali Stool by Collector

Ali Stool by Collector

Located in Geneve, CH

Ali stool by Collector Materials: Fully upholstered in genuine leather. Dimensions: 35 x 46 cm It’s unconventional leather application, wrinkled as it was oversized, gives the Ali s...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Scandinavian modern dark yellow long pile fabric and metal pouf or stool, 1970s
Scandinavian modern dark yellow long pile fabric and metal pouf or stool, 1970s

Scandinavian modern dark yellow long pile fabric and metal pouf or stool, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Scandinavian modern dark yellow long pile fabric and black metal rod pouf or stool, 1970s. Pouf or stool with upholstered seat with its original yellow long pile fabric and with blac...

Category

1970s Scandinavian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Triple Play Resin Stool by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2000s
Italian Modern Triple Play Resin Stool by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2000s

Italian Modern Triple Play Resin Stool by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2000s

By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce

Located in MIlano, IT

Triple Play Resin Stool by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2000s Stool with rigid resin top in red, stainless steel structure and flexible resin feet. Beautiful and perfect as side table, coffee table and night table Made by Fish Design and designed by Getano Pesce. Good conditions. Remember to check the other similar in our listing write Magazzino76...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

DeCastelli Efesto in Brass by Martinelli Venezia
DeCastelli Efesto in Brass by Martinelli Venezia

DeCastelli Efesto in Brass by Martinelli Venezia

By DeCastelli, Martinelli Venezia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

More than mere furniture, the Efesto stool is a sculpture for the home which exalts the brand’s manufacturing capabilities: by curving and bending sheet metal, brass is manually shap...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 01
Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 01

Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 01

By Difane

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstraction of the buildings from that period, allowing to have at home a city in scale. Basurto 01...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century
Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Jade stool features ethereal transparency and a reflective surface that plays naturally with light. The brightly colored seat rests on a cylindrical brass base, whose distinctive vei...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Ottoman with Sculpted Metallic Plinth Base
Upholstered Ottoman with Sculpted Metallic Plinth Base

Upholstered Ottoman with Sculpted Metallic Plinth Base

Located in New York, NY

This upholstered ottoman seamlessly blends refined comfort with architectural elegance. Its subtly curved silhouette and gentle tufting provide inviting softness, while the polished ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Tooth "Philippe Starck" Stools 2002, Stools by Philippe Starck, XO Edition
Tooth "Philippe Starck" Stools 2002, Stools by Philippe Starck, XO Edition

Tooth "Philippe Starck" Stools 2002, Stools by Philippe Starck, XO Edition

By Philippe Starck

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Tooth "Philippe Stark" stools 2002. Stools by Philippe Stark, XO edition in 2002, Tooth model (biomorphic design) made for the St Martin's Hotel in London in 1999, silver lacquered ...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Krema Stool in Lilac Fiberglass, Sculptural Design Side Table
Krema Stool in Lilac Fiberglass, Sculptural Design Side Table

Krema Stool in Lilac Fiberglass, Sculptural Design Side Table

Located in Istanbul, TR

Krema is a sculptural stool shaped through a continuous, twisting form.Fluid in appearance, yet structurally grounded.Its silhouette carries a soft, rhythmic flow, bringing a subtle ...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass

Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Jover + Valls, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.